favoring
Translation
favouring, showing preference for
Examples
The new law has clauses favoring big corporations.
The new law has clauses favouring big corporations.
He walked with a limp, favoring his right leg.
He walked with a limp, favouring his right leg.
Grammar Patterns
((favouring + noun)) showing preference for (sth.) The new law has clauses favouring big corporations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preferring, partial to, biased toward
Etymology
Present participle of 'to favour'. From Old French 'favor', from Latin 'favor' (goodwill). The '-ing' suffix indicates an ongoing action or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of giving a 'favour' to someone or something.